I couldn't play off people that I don't personally like.

I never had an aversion because I was active in the drama club. If I had that aversion I certainly wouldn't put myself in the position of being on stage. Of course, in the drama club you're hiding behind a character.

You never know when you'll come upon something and it's going to be fodder for new material.

The reason I'm a psychologist is based in part on my telephone routines. Much of my humor comes out of reaction to what other people are saying. A psychologist is a man who listens, who is sympathetic.

Don't ever have two dogs. That way you won't know which one to blame.

All comedians are, in a way, anarchists. Our job is to make fun of the existing world.

More and more, as I get older, people come up to me and say, 'Thank you for all the laughter.' And my standard answer is, 'It was my pleasure.' But that's the truth.